Step 3 » GENERAL learning environment Category B (B, B1)

In the given situation it is observed that the intersection is blocked due to the congestion. Even if the traffic light is on the green colour, you are prohibited from entering the intersection. You must stop and wait for the decongestion of the intersection. After its decongestion you will enter the intersection only at the green colour of the traffic light. For entering an intersection when the traffic inside it is blocked, contravention fine and penalty points are applied.

The correct answer is: A

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Regulation** - Article 105

Is prohibited the entering into an intersection even if the light signal or a priority sign allows, if due to the congestion of the traffic the driver of the vehicle risks to remain immobilized, hindering or preventing the unfolding of the traffic.

OUG* - Article 57

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(3) The entering of a vehicle into an intersection is prohibited if by this the blocking of the intersection is produced.
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OUG* - Article 100

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the second class of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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(2) The contravention fine provided in paragraph (1) is applied also to the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural tractor or forestry tractor or tram who commits an act for which 3 penalty points are applied, according to art. 108 paragraph (1) letter b).
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OUG* - Article 101

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the fourth class of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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7. the failure to respect the obligation to allow the leaving of the intersection to the driver of the vehicle remained inside it;
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OUG* - Article 102

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the fourth class of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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(2) The contravention fine provided in paragraph (1) is applied also to the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural tractor or forestry tractor or tram who commits an act for which 6 penalty points are applied, according to art. 108 paragraph (1) letter d).
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OUG* - Article 108

(1) The committing by the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural tractor or forestry tractor or tram of one or more contraventions attracts, besides the sanction of the fine, also the application of a number of penalty points, as follows:

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b) 3 penalty points for the committing of the following acts:
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6. the entering into an intersection when the traffic inside it is blocked;
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d) 6 penalty points for the committing of the following acts:
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10. the entering into an intersection directed by traffic lights, if by this the blocking of the traffic inside the intersection is produced.

* OUG = EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Traffic Code)
** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Traffic Code Regulation)